"To pop the question—see pop."
Well, I never begrudged that dime a bit. And my respect for that solemn old conglomeration of knowledge is now mingled with hilarity.
Since I'm in on the subject of young ones, let me tell you that I've always endeavored to impress my children with the fact that I take an interest in all they do.
That is, I want them to come to me with all their troubles, and gain by my checkered experience.
Sort of older brother confidence game, you know.
Once in a while I'm rather afraid they take advantage of my easy-going character.
There's Aleck, about sixteen, and almost ready to go to college—what d'ye think he said to me yesterday.
Catching me in a particularly good frame of mind, when a big check had just come in, he said in a serious tone:
